Port Huron is a city located in St. Clair County Michigan. Port Huron has a 2024 population of 28,201. It is also the county seat of St. Clair County. Port Huron is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,928 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Huron is $64,832 with a poverty rate of 22.13%. The median age in Port Huron is 38.3 years: 34.8 years for males, and 40.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Huron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,443 | 81.61% |
| Two or more races | 2,339 | 8.14% |
| Black or African American | 2,029 | 7.06% |
| Other race | 523 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 285 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 105 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,327 | 2.29 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 5,058 | 1.23 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Married | 3,936 | 3.08 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 2,421 | 3 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 912 | 2.93 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,690 | 8.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,956 | 10.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,430 | 12.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,223 | 6.28% |
| High School Graduate | 6,736 | 34.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 459 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 4,994 | 25.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,209 | 14,403 | 3,235 |
| Black | 1,307 | 1,210 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 1,065 | 946 | 199 |
| 2+ Races | 930 | 806 | 138 |
| Other Race | 370 | 324 | 24 |
| Asian | 266 | 259 | 89 |
| Native American | 93 | 85 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 97.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,583 | $52,625 | $47,104 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,375 | $79,531 | $65,125 |
| High School Graduate | $29,826 | $36,539 | $22,932 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,873 | $29,527 | $14,722 |
| Overall | $34,896 | $41,242 | $29,598 |
| Some College | $34,663 | $40,102 | $30,865 |
$34,896
Average Earnings
$41,242
Average Male
$29,598
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.95% of Port Huron residents speak only English, while 3.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,095 | 4,570 | 20.68% |
| Multiple | 2,334 | 661 | 28.32% |
| Black | 2,019 | 613 | 30.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,031 | 444 | 21.86% |
| Other | 517 | 121 | 23.4% |
| Native | 105 | 22 | 20.95% |
| Asian | 285 | 12 | 4.21% |
22.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.18%
Male Poverty Rate
22.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Huron is Black, with 30.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Huron is Asian, with 4.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.97% |
| High School | 25.25% |
| Some College | 15.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 45.05% |
| Female Employed | 13.39% |
| Male Employed | 7.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,842 | $77,571 |
| Households | $49,377 | $64,832 |
| Married Families | $85,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,336 | $42,230 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,447
Number of Veterans
1,338
Male Veterans
109
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 448 |
| Second Gulf War | 260 |
| First Gulf War | 248 |
| Korea | 193 |
| World War II | 146 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 510 |
| 65 to 74 | 326 |
| 35 to 54 | 283 |
| 55 to 64 | 248 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,304 | 6.94% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 5.64% |
| Black | 52 | 3.31% |
| Other Race | 37 | 7.79% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 2.91% |
| Native American | 19 | 20.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.36%
Born in Port Huron
97.47%
Native Born
2.53%
Foreign Born
1.26%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
97.47% of Port Huron residents were born in the United States, with 86.36% having been born in Michigan. 1.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,292 | -182 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 27,474 | -182 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 27,656 | -181 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 27,837 | -182 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 28,019 | -182 | -0.65% |
| 2024 | 28,201 | -182 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 28,383 | -140 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 28,523 | -271 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 28,794 | -134 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 28,928 | 134 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 28,794 | -112 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 28,906 | -142 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 29,048 | -164 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 29,212 | -123 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 29,335 | -97 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 29,432 | -62 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 29,494 | -113 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 29,607 | -227 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 29,834 | -276 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 30,110 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 32,338 | -1,356 | -4.02% |
| 1990 | 33,694 | -287 | -0.84% |
| 1980 | 33,981 | -1,813 | -5.07% |
| 1970 | 35,794 | -290 | -0.8% |
| 1960 | 36,084 | 359 | 1% |
| 1950 | 35,725 | 2,966 | 9.05% |
| 1940 | 32,759 | 1,398 | 4.46% |
| 1930 | 31,361 | 5,417 | 20.88% |
| 1920 | 25,944 | 7,081 | 37.54% |
| 1910 | 18,863 | -295 | -1.54% |
| 1900 | 19,158 | 5,615 | 41.46% |
| 1890 | 13,543 | 4,660 | 52.46% |
| 1880 | 8,883 | 2,910 | 48.72% |
| 1870 | 5,973 | 1,602 | 36.65% |
| 1860 | 4,371 | -22,921 | -83.98% |